Oral and Facial Surgery of Utah

Does green tea hold the power to ward off oral cancer? This popular beverage has been associated with a number of health benefits, including the prevention of heart disease and high cholesterol. Studies have also shown that regular green tea consumption may help protect against breast, colon, lung, ovary and prostate cancer. Now, oral cancer […]

Is oral surgery in your future? You may have heard that some patients require a course of antibiotics prior to their surgery to help prevent infection. Will you be required to do this as well? The chances are good that you won’t have to undergo antibiotic treatment before your procedure. A recent National Institutes of […]

Questions regarding wisdom tooth extraction are quite common for expecting moms. The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can make gums extra sensitive, causing swelling and bleeding. In many cases, these issues affect the wisdom teeth and result in pain. If you’re having this problem, you may want to have your wisdom teeth removed. But […]

Did you know that your tongue can forecast your oral health? If you’re like most people, you don’t look at your tongue very often. So open wide and take a peek now. A normal, healthy tongue is pink, and it may have a thin, pale white coating. If yours looks different, it could be a […]

To prevent cavities, you could give up your favorite cookies, candies, cakes and desserts this holiday season. But who really wants to do that? Holiday sweets can be pretty tough on your teeth, but that doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself to avoid tooth decay. Instead, keep cavity-causing bacteria in check during the holidays […]

If you have missing teeth, dental implant surgery does more than provide you with replacements. Although it may sound dramatic, dental implants really can change your life! Sure, you could get a bridge or a removable partial denture. And by doing so, you might save a little money up front. But those tooth replacement options […]

Is your loud, habitual snoring a sign of sleep apnea? Snoring can certainly strain relationships. For many people who snore, though, the problem isn’t just an interpersonal one. It’s actually a life-threatening disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, roughly half of the 90 million Americans who snore may […]

For many patients, the worst aspect of oral surgery or tooth extraction is the numbing injections.  The fear of these potentially uncomfortable anesthetic shots causes many patients to delay or avoid necessary treatments. Soon, however, needles may not be necessary to provide pain relief during oral and dental procedures.  The FDA recently approved a new nasal spray […]

A high percentage of facial fractures are due to motor vehicle accidents. Violent contact with the steering wheel, dashboard, windshield, car seats or other objects in the car can result in broken bones and other serious injuries to the face. The good news is that you can take action to reduce your risk of serious […]

Your nutritional habits significantly influence your oral health. In fact, becoming more conscious about your diet — and how it affects your mouth and teeth — can help you avoid some major oral and dental health issues. Aside from your oral care routine, nutrition is the most powerful tool you have for preventing gum disease […]